# P3Dv5.3 - could not connect to simulator **URL:** \ **Category:** Simlink/Moving Map\ **Created:** [November 12, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574 "2024-11-12T23:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/1 "2024-11-12T23:12:36Z")
![Capture.PNG](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/a/0/a072162a9c84491d9ce4ae454badb831412d4905.jpeg) [simlink\_2024-11-12.dlog](https://forum.navigraph.com/uploads/short-url/qMy8x8Q0svvugb2pYpZBwaHBVIh.dlog) (323.8 KB) Win10 Navi Charts work no moving map This is a new computer and only one version of P3D has been on this computer - V5.3 Anti-virus is off DNS is fine Every time I check the plug-in status, it tries to plug into MFS 2020 - I’ve never had MFS on this computer. I think you can see that in the log. Thoughts or suggestions. Thanks a bunch. ![Capture.PNG2](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/0/4/04ec56c2fb8842121dda5d16ae27f51b1494f8a3.png) ![Capture.PNG3](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/9/7/97d03c2dd4cb7aad10f9f10adfd79dacd09dec06.png) ![Capture.PNG4](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/e/3/e33d511539611235cf83ebd1b3cc4ae47b2cc495.png) ---
**Author:** ![Ian](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.navigraph.com/ian/32/154_2.png) [@Ian](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/Ian)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/2 "2024-11-12T23:40:37Z")
In Simlink Plugin Settings, Uninstall Simlink for P3D v5. Press Scan and Install to have Simlink reinstalled in P3D v5. Restart machine. Any improvement? Cheers Ian ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/3 "2024-11-13T01:59:07Z")
Hi Ian, I tried the suggestions and still same outcome. Every time I click on plugin settings, it tries to connect to MFS first before it disappears. Is that normal? Could that be causing confusion? ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/4 "2024-11-13T02:05:24Z")
![Capture](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/b/5/b55f20e22ddcaacb8188c13b3342efb8972eb816.png) The P3D.exe is located on C drive so I switched to the C drive but still had the same outcome. ---
**Author:** ![vishalahir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.navigraph.com/vishalahir/32/15530_2.png) [@vishalahir](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/vishalahir)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/5 "2024-11-13T08:51:43Z")
Hi, Please check [this](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/faq-simlink-can-have-problem-with-more-than-one-version-of-p3d/3813) FAQ for P3D Simlink Plugins configuration. Let us know if you continue to face the issue. Thank you! **Best Regards,** **Vishal Ahir** **Navigraph** ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/6 "2024-11-13T14:19:08Z")
[simlink\_2024-11-13.dlog](https://forum.navigraph.com/uploads/short-url/w7e59GlgZwcr6bt8nedhv2YEgAP.dlog) (581.2 KB) Greetings - I tried the suggestion and same outcome. Attached is the simlink log. ---
**Author:** ![vishalahir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.navigraph.com/vishalahir/32/15530_2.png) [@vishalahir](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/vishalahir)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/7 "2024-11-13T14:32:16Z")
Hello, Thank you for providing the log file. Upon reviewing the log file, it appears that P3D is not loading the Simlink plugins. Please consider the following points: 1. To verify the P3D plugins configuration, if you are using any third-party plugins with P3D, please check if those plugins are loaded or not. 2. Check the registry for P3D plugins configuration. 3. Ensure that you have installed the P3D version correctly. Kindly provide details for the above points. Thank you! **Best Regards,** **Vishal Ahir** **Navigraph** ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/8 "2024-11-13T14:35:40Z")
Thanks for the ideas. However, for all points, I’m not too sure where to find the info ?? Plz provide guidance or examples. ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/9 "2024-11-13T14:39:26Z")
![Capture](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/4/9/4940aa32cbb1a13591500b2d28972f36bcace5a1.png) I believe these are my 3rd party plugins?? If so, all are operating correctly. ---
**Author:** ![vishalahir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.navigraph.com/vishalahir/32/15530_2.png) [@vishalahir](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/vishalahir)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/10 "2024-11-13T17:19:26Z")
Hello, In P3D Flight Simulator, there is an option to enable or disable add-ons. Please verify the status of the Navigraph Simlink add-on in P3D → Options → Addon Settings. Ensure that the check mark is checked as per the attached screenshot. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/3X/9/2/9259e2ba7500ac169aaef7b51e26fb837d2ecf01.png) If the Navigraph Simlink Addon is not listed in the P3D Addon list, please close the P3D flight simulator and reinstall the Simlink Plugins. Alternatively, if the Simlink Plugins are listed, verify that the Navigraph Simlink plugin is enabled. Kindly inform us if you encounter any issues with the Navigraph Product. Thank you for your cooperation. **Best regards,** **Vishal Ahir** **Navigraph** ---
**Author:** ![ddajetking777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5fc32e/32.png) [@ddajetking777](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/ddajetking777)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/11 "2024-11-13T18:02:43Z")
copy. I accomplished the suggestions and ALL IS WORKING. Thank you for your guidance !! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/navigraph1/original/1X/4cc83e90d70ab312b1bd2d7527bddad309607265.png) [@system](https://forum.navigraph.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.navigraph.com/t/p3dv5-3-could-not-connect-to-simulator/17574/12 "2024-11-15T18:03:29Z")
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